Speech & Language Therapy Clinic

The Speech & Language Clinic at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is the Bay Area's leading provider of diagnosis and treatment for pediatric speech impediments, hearing disorders, and other communication problems in children. Benioff Children's pediatric speech pathologists have specialized training to provide speech therapy and language therapy to toddlers, preschool and school aged children. Speech therapy and language services draw on a team of experts from several areas of medicine to provide services for children with language delays and disorders, apraxia, autism, articulation disorders, voice disorders and stuttering disorders.

Through one-on-one collaboration and careful treatment plans, our therapists work with school and medical systems to ensure your child’s growth continues in and out of the clinic setting.

Additional Services

Speech Therapy and Language Support or Surgical Intervention

Complex communication disorders that require cochlear implants or advanced audiology support are fully supported by the Audiology Department at Children’s Hospital Oakland and Walnut Creek. With a fully-supported department featuring top Bay Area surgeons and rehabilitation specialists, your child is given the highest quality of care available.

Additional Pediatric Speech and Language Service

Because continued care at home offers your child his or her best chance of success, we encourage parental involvement. Education and training is available for increased at-home care.